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Distance from Vaillant to Protea Heights

Vaillant to Protea Heights is a short everyday drive, covering about 38.9 km in roughly 31 min.

N Vaillant → Protea Heights
Road distance
38.9 km
24.2 mi • 21.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
22.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.70×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
31 min
Return: 1 hr 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
31 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R65.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R65.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R72.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R73.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R85.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R86.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R95.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R96.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R113.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R113.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R125.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R126.90
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
31 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
46 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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38.9 km 31 min
Start Vaillant
Finish Protea Heights
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Vaillant
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Thunberg Avenue
    0.2 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  4. Continue
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Main Road
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right onto Broadway Boulevard towards Strand
    1.0 km
  7. Turn right towards N2: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    18.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards R300: Bellville
    1.5 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Kuils River Freeway
    12.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R101: Old Paarl Road
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards R101: Old Paarl Road
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Old Paarl Road
    1.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Brackenfell Boulevard towards Brackenfell (South)
    1.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Protea Road towards Protea Heights
    0.8 km
  17. Turn right onto Jacaranda Street
    0.4 km
  18. Turn left onto Tulip Street
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
19.4 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
15 min • 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Vaillant → Protea Heights
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Vaillant, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Protea Heights, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Vaillant → Protea Heights
Vaillant Origin postcode
Not available
Protea Heights Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
1.4 km
3.4 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
15.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Protea Heights → Vaillant
Vaillant ↔ Protea Heights
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vaillant -34.06946, 18.81837
Midpoint
19.4 km
Total: 38.9 km
Midpoint 19.4 km
38.9 km 31 min
Destination Protea Heights -33.88905, 18.70004

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 38.9 km
Return-cycle span 77.8 km
Traversal time 31 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 48.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 19.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.06946, 18.81837
Midpoint -34.00997, 18.65330
End -33.88905, 18.70004
Destination services

Available in Protea Heights

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Heights
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Protea Heights
3
  • Woolworths
    Cobia Street, 7580
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7570, Western Cape
  • PEP
    125-135 Ascot Street, Cape Town, 7570, Western Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Protea Heights
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Heights
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Heights
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Protea Heights
3
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Questions 8
How far is Vaillant from Protea Heights? +
Vaillant is about 38.9 km from Protea Heights by road.
How long does it take from Vaillant to Protea Heights? +
The drive usually takes about 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vaillant to Protea Heights in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Vaillant to Protea Heights? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Vaillant to Protea Heights? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R65.09 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R65.40 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R72.51 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R73.10 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vaillant to Protea Heights? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Strand
From Vaillant To Protea Heights
Broadway Boulevard
From Vaillant To Protea Heights
: Cape Town
From Vaillant To Protea Heights
: Mitchell's Plain
From Vaillant To Protea Heights
Bellville
From Vaillant To Protea Heights
Brackenfell
From Vaillant To Protea Heights
Brackenfell Boulevard
From Vaillant To Protea Heights

Route Locations

Start area
Vaillant, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Protea Heights, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 1.4 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 3.4 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 15.2 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 53.7 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 60.7 km

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